Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 1, 2024

At Borealis Security, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. As a leading cybersecurity firm, we apply the same rigorous standards to protecting your data that we recommend to our clients.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us in any way. We are committed to transparency and compliance with all applicable privacy laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and other regional privacy regulations.

Our Privacy Commitment: We implement Enterprise-Grade Security and follow Privacy by Design principles in everything we do.

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1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to all our users. The types of information we collect include:

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

Data Type Examples Purpose
Device Information IP address, device type, operating system, browser type Security, compatibility, user experience
Usage Data Pages viewed, time spent, click patterns, search queries Analytics, service improvement
Location Data Country, region, city (IP-based) Content localization, compliance
Security Data Login attempts, security events, access logs Fraud prevention, security monitoring

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Primary Uses

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our cybersecurity services
  • Process transactions and manage your account
  • Respond to your requests and provide customer support
  • Send service notifications and security alerts
  • Detect, prevent, and address fraud and security issues

2.1 Service Delivery

We process your information to:

2.2 Marketing and Communications

With your consent, we may use your information to:

2.3 Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Legal Basis

Under GDPR, we process your data based on:

  • Contract: Processing necessary to perform our services
  • Legitimate Interests: Security, fraud prevention, and business operations
  • Consent: Marketing communications and optional features
  • Legal Obligation: Compliance with laws and regulations
  • Vital Interests: Emergency situations affecting health or safety

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We share information only in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business:

Vendor Requirements

All our service providers must:

  • Sign strict confidentiality agreements
  • Process data only for specified purposes
  • Implement appropriate security measures
  • Comply with applicable privacy laws

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or in response to valid legal requests:

3.3 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4. Data Security

As a cybersecurity company, we implement industry-leading security measures to protect your information:

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Access

Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you

Right to Rectification

Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances

Right to Restrict

Limit how we use your personal information

Right to Portability

Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format

Right to Object

Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing

5.1 Regional Privacy Rights

GDPR Rights (European Economic Area)

  • Right to withdraw consent at any time
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
  • Right not to be subject to automated decision-making
  • Right to be informed about data breaches

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

5.2 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law (typically within 30 days).

Verification: To protect your privacy, we may need to verify your identity before processing your request. This may include asking for additional information or documentation.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website:

6.1 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through:

Note

Disabling certain cookies may limit the functionality of our website and services.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Data Category Retention Period Justification
Customer Account Data Duration of relationship + 7 years Legal, tax, and audit requirements
Security Logs 1 year Security monitoring and incident response
Marketing Data Until consent withdrawn + 3 years Campaign effectiveness and compliance
Website Analytics 26 months Performance analysis and improvement
Support Tickets 3 years after resolution Service improvement and legal protection

7.1 Deletion Procedures

When data reaches the end of its retention period:

8. International Data Transfers

As a global cybersecurity provider, we may transfer your information internationally. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

8.1 Transfer Mechanisms

8.2 Data Localization

Where required by law, we maintain data within specific geographic regions:

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, and other factors. When we make changes:

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Legal Compliance

We are committed to complying with all applicable privacy laws and regulations, including:

GDPR

General Data Protection Regulation (EU)

CCPA/CPRA

California Consumer Privacy Act/Rights Act

PIPEDA

Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (Canada)

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (where applicable)

LGPD

Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (Brazil)

Other Laws

Various state and international privacy regulations

12. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Borealis Security Privacy Team

Data Protection Officer

dpo@borealissecurity.com

Address

35173 Kenai Spur Hwy
Soldotna, AK 99669
United States

Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 72 hours and resolve requests within 30 days.

For security purposes, we may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

Additional Information

Privacy Shield

While Privacy Shield is no longer a valid transfer mechanism, we continue to honor our commitments made under the framework and provide equivalent protections through other approved mechanisms.

Do Not Track

Our website responds to Do Not Track signals. When we detect a DNT signal from your browser, we do not track your activities across third-party websites.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Accessibility

We are committed to making our Privacy Policy accessible to everyone. If you need this policy in an alternative format, please contact us.